Achievement Drive & Goal Orientation Flashcards
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In the PAPI framework, what does the Need for Achievement (N scale) primarily measure?
Answer: An individual's internal drive to set and accomplish challenging work goals
The PAPI N scale measures an individual's inner drive to accomplish challenging goals and exceed personal performance standards.
Which PAPI scale measures a person's physical energy and activity level in their approach to work?
Answer: The Vigor (V) scale
The PAPI Vigor scale measures an individual's physical energy level and tendency toward an active, fast-paced work style.
In PAPI assessments, a high score on the Worker Role (W scale) indicates that a person is primarily motivated by:
Answer: Being seen as a diligent, hardworking contributor who completes tasks thoroughly
A high Worker Role score reflects strong identity-based motivation tied to being perceived as a reliable, diligent, and hardworking team member.
What does the PAPI Forceful Drive (D scale) specifically assess in a work context?
Answer: The drive to assertively push through obstacles and pursue goals with determination
The Forceful Drive scale measures how assertively and determinedly an individual pursues goals, including pushing through challenges and resistance.
How does a high Need for Achievement (N scale) score typically manifest in workplace behavior?
Answer: Setting high personal performance standards and pursuing challenging, stretch goals
High N scale scorers characteristically set demanding personal standards, pursue challenging goals, and continually measure their performance against those standards.
What is the key distinction between the PAPI Need for Achievement (N scale) and Need for Recognition (R scale)?
Answer: Achievement focuses on internal drive to excel, while Recognition focuses on external validation from others
The N scale reflects an internal drive to accomplish goals for personal satisfaction, while the R scale reflects the need for others to acknowledge and validate those accomplishments.
In PAPI theory, which combination of scale scores would most likely indicate a highly motivated self-starter who thrives on challenging, autonomous goals?
Answer: High Achievement (N), High Vigor (V), Low Need for Supervision (T)
High Achievement combined with high Vigor and low Need for Supervision indicates a self-directed, energetic individual driven by challenging goals with minimal oversight.